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MA. Nguyen Le Van Chi - MA. Tran Thi Huong -
11:11, 22/04/2026 (DTTG) - Abstract: Throughout the history of the Vietnamese nation, national unity has always been a decisive factor in the cause of building and defending the Fatherland. Alongside other social forces, religions have been and continue to make positive contributions to strengthening unity within communities. Among them, the Buu Son Ky Huong religion - an indigenous religion that originated in the South (Vietnam) in the mid-19th century not only possesses religious and moral values but also clearly demonstrates patriotism and a strong connection to the nation. The clergy and followers of the Buu Son Ky Huong religion play a crucial role in guiding religious activities, providing moral education, encouraging followers to live “a good life and a virtuous life”, and actively participating in patriotic emulation movements, social activities and humanitarian charity. Through these practical contributions, the officials and followers of the Buu Son Ky Huong religion have been contributing to consolidating and strengthening national unity, creating a solid foundation for social stability and sustainable development of the country.
(DTTG) - Abstract: Japanese culture has always been admired worldwide for its historical depth, refined aesthetics and unique identity, forged over thousands of years. Within this rich cultural landscape, the system of life cycle rituals plays a role as one of the most profound and enduring expressions of traditional, spiritual and ethical values in Japanese society. These rituals are not merely customs, but sacred milestones, marking the transition of an individual's status throughout their life, from birth, adulthood, marriage, to death, at the same time reaffirming their position and responsibility to the community. This article focuses on researching and analyzing in detail the main life cycle rituals of the Japanese people, including the stages from infancy, adolescence, adulthood, joining the community, to funerals and old age.
(DTTG) -The Roman Pilgrimage Center (belonging to the Vinh Long provincial Diocese) has long been renowned as a prominent pilgrimage destination on the southwestern region of Vietnam. Not only does it attract tens of thousands of tourists because of the fascinating legend surrounding the image of our Lady of Perpetual Help, but it also makes a strong impression with its majestic and imposing Romanesque architecture.
(DTTG) - Abstract: Festivals in general, especially traditional festivals originate from the religious needs of the people and often take place as an opportunity for people to express their devotion to their chosen faith. Beliefs and festivals are closely intertwined. Folk beliefs play a crucial role in Vietnam’s traditional festivals, reflecting cultural identity, spirituality, and reverence for supernatural forces, ancestors and deities. The ups and downs of festivals and folk beliefs over the past few decades have demonstrated their enduring vitality and relevance in the community’s memory, proving difficult to erase. This article explores some prominent features of folk beliefs in traditional Vietnamese festivals, particularly those related to folk beliefs such as: Fertility beliefs, animism, worship of the tutelary deity, ancestor worship, worship of the Mother Goddess...
(DTTG) - The Cao Lan ethnic group’s traditional New Year is one of the major holidays, expressing respect for ancestors and deities, at the same time it is a time to give thanks for household items and agricultural tools that helped ensure a safe and bountiful harvest throughout the year.
(DTTG) - The traditional houses of the Dao Tien ethnic group is located at the foot of the rolling mountains, in the Na Reo residential group, Tam Hop hamlet, Thanh Cong commune. Here, the Dao Tien people steadfastly preserve their centuries-old houses, the damp yellow of the earth, the brown of the moss-covered yin-yang roof tiles and the white of the evening kitchen smoke creating a colorful picture between the mountains and forests.
(DTTG) - Every spring, Co Le pagoda welcomes visitors seeking a serene Buddhist sanctuary, a place where faith and history converge and where they can entrust their hopes for peace and prosperity in the new year.
(DTTG) - The Nung ethnic group in Lang Son province has many unique customs and traditions, especially during the Lunar New Year.
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Dr. Nguyen Trong Long - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Hong Van -
21:25, 14/04/2026 (DTTG) - Abstract: Under Vietnam’s independent feudal dynasties, there existed a political system and moral standards that granted many “preferential” rights to men, forming a typical patriarchal regime that influenced all aspects of social life. In secular life, that patriarchal system lasted so long that women accepted being inferior and submissive to men. The patriarchal lifestyle of “preferring sons over daughters” has been followed for a long time, becoming the norm, family tradition, village custom and national law. In spiritual life, femininity is often prominent and powerful, forming a system of belief systems that worship goddesses, with the Mother Goddess worship being a prime example. This research focuses on clarifying the fundamental content and reasons why femininity is so prominent and authoritative in Vietnamese folk religious practices; from there, assessing and identify the values of gender equality in the diverse spiritual life of Vietnamese people.
(DTTG) - As Tet approaches, the sounds of pestles pounding rice for making giay cake (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes) resound throughout the Mong villages in the Northwest highlands. For the Mong people, giay cake is not only a traditional New Year’s dish but also a cultural symbol, embodying their beliefs, aspirations and national identity.
(DTTG) - Abstract: Vietnamese festivals are inherently a transcendental space, where people seek harmony between the individual and the community, between reality and spirituality. However, under the pressure of the market economy and the shift in social values, festivals are gradually becoming materialistic. Commercialization is not simply the appearance of buying and selling activities, but more fundamentally, it is a transformation in the nature of cultural behaviors. This article delves into an analysis of the commercialization of traditional festivals in Vietnam within the context of global integration. Through commercialization approaches, it’s not just the intrusion of buying and selling activities into sacred spaces, but also a transformation of the very nature of religious belief. With 4 core groups of causes: (1) Deviation in the spiritual consciousness of modern inhabitants; (2) Pressure for local economic growth; (3) Disruption of the community’s role as a subject; (4) Gaps in state management, from which to propose strategic solutions to restore the real value of the festival, with the community at the center of all conservation activities.
(DTTG) - Between the Truong Son mountain range, village elder Briu Thien (Bho Hoong hamlet, Song Kon commune, Da Nang city) quietly carries out what he calls “keeping the village living decently” and preserving the Co Tu culture.
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MA. Nguyen Thi Anh; MA. Nguyen Duy Dung ; MA. Vo Thi Thao Nguyen -
15:44, 08/04/2026 (DTTG) - Abstract: This article analyzes the interactive relationship between the traditional customs and practices of ethnic minority groups and the process of building new rural areas in Vietnam. Based on a cultural-development approach, the research indicates that the customary systems of ethnic minority communities are both an endogenous resource supporting the implementation of new rural development criteria and a potential barrier in terms of behavior, perception and social institutions. By identifying positive customary factors such as community cohesion, environmental protection and identity preservation, as well as negative factors such as outdated production practices, costly rituals and conflicts between customary and legal laws, this article proposes several flexible approaches suitable to the cultural context of ethnic minority and mountainous areas. Therefore, emphasizing the role of community-based development, local institutional improvement and the harmonious combination of preserving traditional culture with promoting innovation in building new rural areas in a sustainable and inclusive manner.
(DTTG) - During the three days of Tet (Lunar New Year), many people in Da Nang city have the custom of eating carp to pray for good luck. Among them, braised carp with purple taro is very popular. The old story tells: “Once upon a time, there was a girl from a fishing village on the Vu Gia River who often treated her boyfriend from Nam Giang, who came to visit to a delicious dish of braised carp with pickled vegetables”. It’s unclear whether they were smitten with the beautiful fisherwoman or with the delicious “braised carp with pickled vegetables” dish, but the two eventually got married. Later, a folk song was passed down: “The feeling of braised carp with pickled vegetables/You braised it so well, it’s just right for my taste/Praying for peace and tranquility/For a bountiful harvest, then I’ll marry you right away…”.
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Dr. Ly Thi Thu Hoang ; Hoang Thi Phuong Lien -
11:27, 06/04/2026 (DTTG) - Abstract: Education policy plays a crucial role both theoretically and practically in ensuring equal opportunities and equity in education for children and pupils from ethnic minority groups. This article focuses on analyzing several policies that prioritize the development of education for children and pupils from ethnic minority groups; proposing several recommendations to contribute to the development of preschool and general education in ethnic minority and mountainous regions, meeting the country’s human resource development requirements.
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Dinh Nhung (traditional rice cake) -
11:24, 06/04/2026 (DTTG) - Every Lunar New Year, chung cake (traditional sticky rice cake) is an indispensable traditional dish in every Vietnamese family in general and in the Tay people of Tuyen Quang province in particular. Different types of chung cakes, such as humpback chung cakes, black chung cakes and green chung cakes, each carry a profound meaning and have their own unique preparation methods.
(DTTG) - The Dak Son stone xylophone set consisting of 16 exquisitely crafted stone slabs is a national treasure. The stone xylophone reflects the rich spiritual life of the indigenous peoples of the Central Highlands approximately 3,500-3,000 years ago, along with the sacred relationship between humans and the heavens, earth and spirits.
(DTTG) - Abstract: The worship of Mother Goddess is a folk belief that has existed for a long time, clearly reflecting the characteristics of Vietnam’s rice-farming culture. Regarding its origins, some researchers believe that the worship of Mother Goddess dates back to prehistoric times when the Vietnamese people worshipped natural deities combined with the highly developed belief in female deities in a matriarchal society (referring to female deities as Mother, Mau, Me), through the process of cultural transformation, the image of natural deities shifted to that of human deities. The worship of the Mother Goddess as an idol with the powers of procreation and protection for humanity of the worship belief of the Mother Goddess has helped this belief system easily integrate into folk life, taking deep root in society and the spiritual lives of each individual.
(DTTG) - Between the vibrant pace of modern life, Trang Thi Dung - a Mong woman with the brand “Hmoob Zam Zung” has breathed new life into traditional clothing, allowing Mong people’s culture to continue to thrive and shine through every stitch.
(DTTG) - Abstract: In Catholic doctrine, filial piety encompasses two fundamental meanings: firstly, filial devotion and respect for all family members; secondly, compassion, harmony, charity towards others and society. Compassion, harmony, charity towards others and society. The Catholic Church always calls on people to practice peace, love for one’s neighbor and peace for the world. However, terrorism and wars are increasing worldwide; crime, violence and moral crises in family and social relationships are creating anxiety, instability and skepticism about the transformative power of peaceful doctrines in all religions. Following the general trend, we will choose political, armed and forceful deterrent measures as solutions to stabilize the situation, rather than using moral and ethical solutions from religions. This article discusses the Catholic doctrine of peace and its role in the education of people in Vietnam today.
